Learn modern Swedish slang words and phrases with daily examples. Understand how Swedes really speak in everyday conversations.
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Kanon
Great, excellent
Example:
“Kanon, då är vi överens.”
Great, then we’re agreed.

Kika
To look, check something out
Example:
“Kika på det här när du har tid.”
Have a look at this when you have time.

Sjukt gött
Really nice, really satisfying
Example:
“Det är sjukt gött att vara ledig.”
It’s really nice to be off work.

Lowkey
Quietly, kind of, without making a big deal out of it
Example:
“Jag är lowkey trött i dag.”
I’m kind of tired today.

Grymt
Awesome, really good
Example:
“Grymt jobbat med presentationen.”
Awesome work on the presentation.

Hets
Stress, pressure, intense rush
Example:
“Det är så mycket hets på jobbet just nu.”
There’s so much pressure at work right now.

Hänga
To hang out
Example:
“Vill du hänga efter jobbet?”
Want to hang out after work?

Askul
Really fun
Example:
“Det var askul att ses.”
It was really fun to meet up.

Skitkul
Really fun
Example:
“Det blev skitkul till slut.”
It ended up being really fun.

Relate
To relate, same feeling
Example:
“Relate, jag är också helt slut.”
Same, I’m exhausted too.

Abo
Hey / man (common in Swedish youth slang)
Example:
“Abo, vänta lite.”
Hey, wait a second.

Sus
Suspicious, sketchy
Example:
“Det där låter sus, jag kollar upp det.”
That sounds sketchy, I’ll check it.